Ref insider lifts lid on Anthony Taylor's allegiance after Man City vs Arsenal appointment

Ref insider lifts lid on Anthony Taylor's allegiance after Man City vs Arsenal appointmentAnthony Taylor has been appointed to referee Manchester City's potential Premier League title showdown with Arsenal on Sunday, despite being from Greater ManchesterCommentsSportFelix Keith Senior Sports Reporter19:58, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAnthony Taylor will referee Man City vs Arsenal on Sunday(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Anthony Taylor's appointment to take charge of Manchester City vs Arsenal on Sunday should not be seen as controversial, according to ex-Premier League referee Graham Scott. Taylor has been confirmed as the referee for the all-important title showdown at the Etihad Stadium.‌The Gunners face City at 4.30pm on Sunday after an eye-catching weekend saw the gap at the top cut to six points. Arsenal lost 2-1 to Bournemouth before City thrashed Chelsea 3-0 to set up the biggest match of the season.‌Taylor is one of the Premier League's top officials and his appointment for the match was confirmed by the PGMOL on Monday. The 47-year-old is from the Greater Manchester area and his appointment for City or Manchester United games have previously caused controversy.‌However, Scott says Taylor has no bias because he is a supporter of non-league side Altrincham. "Eyebrows are sometimes raised when he is appointed to a match involving either of the Manchester giants, given he lives within a few miles of both grounds," Scott told The Athletic.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageREAD MORE: Tottenham suffer ANOTHER huge injury blow as star ruled out for remainder of seasonREAD MORE: Why Kobbie Mainoo isn't in Man Utd squad vs Leeds as Michael Carrick gives update"But his support for his home-town club Altrincham is genuine, not convenient, and he has no allegiance to either City or United." Referees have to tell the PGMOL who they support and they are then unable to...